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Well-being Strategy Structure

These are the current teams who are supporting the work of the Well-being Strategy across York's campuses.

Well-being Project Sponsors


The Project Sponsors are senior-level contributors to the Well-being Strategy. They represent students, staff and faculty/instructors, and make decisions based on the needs of these diverse groups in the York community.

Yvette Munro, Vice Provost of Students

Laina Bay-Cheng, Vice-President Equity, People and Culture

Well-being Advisory Groups


Advisory groups are called upon when appropriate for consultation throughout all phases of the Well-being Strategy. Their involvement ensures the Strategy remains inclusive.

  • Indigenous Council at York
  • Senior Executive Officer
  • Employee Union Groups
  • Student Advisory on Well-being (SAW)
  • Confidential Professional & Managerial Employee Association
  • Human Resources & Labour Relations
  • York Alumni
  • Dean's Offices & College Heads
  • Research & Innovation at York
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada (External)

Well-being Steering Committee


The Well-being strategy is currently in its implementation phase, guided by the Well-being Steering Committee. This committee, led by the Well-being Strategy Co-chairs, is comprised of members from various areas of the University who bring diverse perspectives on well-being needs across campus.

Student Facing Co-Chair
Tina Ranta

Faculty & Instructor Facing Co-Chair
Jennine Rawana

Special Projects Assistants
Linnea Obern

Employee Facing Co-Chair
Jennifer Sipos

Project Planning & Implementation Manager
Mujtaba Mirza

Membership
Roger Carlos
Narmada Murugarajan
Victoria Daniel
Christine Sinclair
Pam Sunner
Holly Shulman
Alyson Gampel
Andrea Watters Westbrook
Dahlia Abou El Hassan
Ayan Wehliye
Jade Davidson
Harriett Brempong
Art McDonald
Julie Hard

Well-being Strategy


Numerous committees and groups have contributed to the development of the Well-being strategy. Their collective efforts and dedication have shaped this work into what it is today.

  • Tina Ranta
  • Humaira Pirooz
  • Alex Chris
  • Minnie Nemoto
  • Jennine Rawana
  • Kathleen Fortune
  • Mujtaba Mirza
  • Thais Chopra
  • Jennifer Tran
  • Woo Kim
  • Arthur McDonald
  • Peter Mumford
  • Christine Sinclair
  • Jennifer Sipos
  • Emma Yuen
  • Vanessa Thompson
  • Marco Fiola
  • Catherine Salole 
  • Nicole Muir